(Reese's POV)WE'RE ENGAGED. It was an epic engagement but it's worth it. Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala sa pinili kong desisyon. Sumugal ulit ako kahit walang kasiguraduhan na hindi na ako matatalo. Pero gano'n naman talaga kapag sumugal ka, hindi mo alam ang magiging resulta. Sana lang ay mapunta sa akin ang swerte at hindi ako matalo bandang huli.We're not perfect. Be both have our own red flag. But we're both working on that. He never ffailed to tell me how much he loves me every single day. At sa bawat hindi ko pagsagot, kita ko ang sakit sa mga mata niya pero agad din namang nawawala at napapalitan ng pagmamahal. Hindi ko intensyon na iparamdam sa kanya ang gano'n at hindi rin ako naghihiganti sa ginawa niya.I was back to my reverie when someone snapped in front of my face."Kanina ka pa tulala habang nakatingin sa singsing mo, marecakes," nakangising saad ni Audrina. "Nang-iinggit lang ang peg?"I chuckled as I caressed it. "Hindi pa tuluyang nagsi-sinc in
(Coz's POV)PINANOOD kong unti-unting nawawala sa paningin ko ang kabaong ng kapatid ko. Just the thought of not going to see her again smiling made me clenched my fist. Bakit siya pa? What did she do wrong for her to suffer these things? She don't deserved to be in this position. Whoever the reason behind this will pay...big time.Dumiretso kaagad ako sa opisina pagkaalis ko sa sementeryo. I have lots to do and I want to know who did that to my sister. I'll make that person's life a living hell. Hindi siya makakatakas sa ginawa niya.After some minutes, my Secretary entered together with someone I really know. Kaagad itong may inilapag na envelope sa lamesa ko. Sinenyasan ko ang Secretary ko na iwanan muna kami na kaagad namang sumunod."Nand'yan na po lahat ng gusto niyong malaman sa pinapaimbestigahan niyo, Sir," aniya.With gritted teeth, I opened the envelope and pulled out the documents. My eyes squinted at the words I'm reading. He's right. Narito na lahat ng kailangan kong m
(Reese's POV) With my laptop's bag hanging on my left shoulder, I walked towards the entrance of my favorite coffee shop—Autumn's Café. After I opened the door, I immediately smelled the coffee's aroma. The smell of it was just too addicting for me that I took a deep breath to savor it more. Pero hindi ito naging sapat para pagaanin ang nararamdaman ko ngayon. I slightly shook my head and walked towards the counter. "Iced Vanilla Latté and a slice of yema cake, please!" I gave the girl, Ava, a small smile before giving the payment. Madalas ako rito kaya alam ko na kung magkano ang babayaran ko at kung bakit hindi na niya tinanong kung anong pangalan ko. Whenever I feel like sulking up because of too much re
(Reese's POV)I yanked my hair out of irritation. "Bwisit!" inis na bulalas ko at tinadyakan ang basurahang na sa gilid ko na buti na lang ay walang laman. Hindii pa ako nakuntento, pati ang dustpan na nasa tabi nito kanina ay idinamay ko. "Kalma, Lincoln. Masyado kang hot," pang-a-asar ni Olive habang inaayos ang mga tinadyakan ko. "Kalma?" Natawa ako ng pagak. "How could I freaking calm down after talking to that inconsiderate puppet of a businessman?!" Itinuro ko pa kung nasaan ang tinutukoy ko. Sabado ngayon kaya walang kaming klase. Wala rin naman akong gagawing requirements kaya kaninang tumawag si Sister Dolores at sinabing pumunta kami rito, agad kaming pumunta ni Olive. Agad kumulo ang dugo ko nang makita ko kung
(Reese's POV)"W-What?" I asked after I recovered from the shock because of what he said. "Marry someone for you? Really?" I laughed with no humor at all. Marrying someone for him doesn't even make sense. Is this old man out of his mind? "You know that I don't know how to joke when it come to business, Reese," he seriously countered. "Why should I marry someone for you?" I asked even though I already knew what he would answer. "Because that's irrational, you know?" "Irrational but it can solve your problem." He had this triumphant grin that made me nervous and unable to sit still. "Yes or no, Rose Destiny Lincoln." I rolled my eyes, not caring if he
(Reese's POV) NAKAKUNOT ang noo ko habang sinasagutan ang practice problems na ibinigay kanina ng teacher namin sa CE 151. Nakinig naman ako ng maayos kanina att na-gets ko naman ang gagawin pero hindi ako makapag-focus dahil wala dito ang isip ko. Hanggang ngayon, kahit kahapon pa nangyari, hindi pa rin maproseso ng utak ko ang mga nalaman ko. "Matagal pa ang mahal na araw pero biyernes santo na 'yang mukha mo." Nag-angat ako ng ulo at tinignan ng matalim si Olive. She's in front of me drinking her favorite drink. "Sapakin kaya kita?" walang kangiti-ngiting tanong ko. Wala ako sa mood makipagbiruan ngayon. Lalo na at hanggang ngayon, hindi ko pa alam kung binayaran na ang utang ng orphanage, Ngayon
(Reese's POV) SATURDAY. The day to meet my future husband like my father had told me. I received a text message from his secretary last night, telling me that I should be there before 8 PM because my future husband hates wasting his time. As if namang siya lang ang nasasayang ang oras. Pati rin naman ako ay nasasayang ang oras dahil kung sinabi na nila sa'kin ang susunod na mangyayari, hindi na sana ako nag-a-abalang maging presentable ngayon. Hindi ko nga maintindihan si Daddy kung bakit niya pinasabi na dapat maging presentable ako. I'm not the kind of girl who loves wearing dresses and heels. I'm a jeans-and-shirts-kind of girl. Minsan nga ay pinagkakamalan akong tomboy dahil sa ayos ko pero pakialam nila? The most important thing for me when it comes to what I wear is comfortability. Aanhin k
(Reese's POV) I was silently chewing my food. I remained looking down at my plate because I felt suffocated. I could barely swallow the food because of his presence. The intimidating aura from him is so much. Kagat ang ibabang labi ng hiwain ko ang steak dahil hindi ko maiwasang alalahanin ang nangyari bago kami nagpunta dito. Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin ako makapaniwalang magkaharap kami ngayon habang kumakain. Every time I try to open up the reason why I'm here, he's just raising his eyebrows at me. Wala akong ibang magawa kung hindi yumuko na lang at tumahimik. "Have dinner with me, future wife." Kulang tala